Health Care Assistant | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking candidates for a role focused on patient care within community hospitals. Responsibilities include reporting patient conditions, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting qualified staff in delivering care. Ideal candidates should display friendly communication and professionalism. Offering flexible working options and commitment to diversity. The position closes on Monday, 24 Nov 2025.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Cost-effective childcare services

Qualifications

• Ability to report variances in patient conditions promptly.
• Experience in maintaining cleanliness in clinical environments.
• Ability to undertake nursing tasks under direction.

Responsibilities

• Report variances in a patient’s condition immediately.
• Maintain cleanliness of ward environment and patient bed area.
• Undertake nursing tasks under the direction of a qualified practitioner.

Skills

Friendly communication

Professional demeanor

Teamwork

Job description

Our community hospitals, called Intermediate Care Units, support inpatients with short‑term recovery and rehabilitation. We aim to provide a service that supports patients to live independently and return home when it is safe for them to do so.

Kleinwort Intermediate Care Unit provides short‑term rehabilitation for individuals over 18 years of age. Individuals are referred for rehabilitation following an acute worsening in their health such as infection, an acute hospital admission following illness or surgery, a fall or an adjustment of complex medication.

The candidate should be friendly and be able to communicate well with both patients and colleagues in a professional manner to support and maintain a positive attitude and outlook within the multi disciplinary team.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on thegov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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Responsibilities

• To report variances in a patient’s condition immediately to a relevant professional.
• To maintain standards of cleanliness of ward environment and patient bed area.
• To undertake nursing tasks under the direction of a qualified practitioner i.e., catheter care.
• To work with other team members to maintain adequate nutrition and hydration of patients.
• To work within a team supporting and assisting qualified staff in the implementation of patient care (to include personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, moving and handling, mobilising, making beds, serving meals and feeding patients).
• To adhere to patients’ individualised care plans as prescribed by the qualified staff and other multi‑professional team members.
• Perform simple wound care, ECG recording, continence re‑assessment, stoma care, catheter care, venepuncture and other clinical responsibilities as delegated by qualified nursing staff.
• To ensure correct use of equipment.
• To maintain accurate records.
• Safely handle patients’ property and valuables.
• Report complaints or concerns to nurse in charge/shift leader.
• Act as ambassador/role‑model for the organisation.
• Contribute to policy development as required.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing.
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex.
• Flexible working options: part‑time, flexi‑time, annualised hours, and flexi‑retirement.
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities.
• Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff.
• Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton.
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+ and Religion & Belief networks.
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

This advert closes on Monday 24 Nov 2025.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Our values — Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence — guide everything we do.